SpaceX in Talks to Acquire Boost Mobile

SpaceX is in preliminary discussions with EchoStar regarding the potential acquisition of the Boost Mobile brand or access to its wireless network. Elon Musk reportedly met with EchoStar chairman Charlie Ergen in October to discuss the arrangement as SpaceX seeks to expand its Starlink Mobile operations.

Major U.S. carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon previously declined requests from SpaceX for network access. Boost Mobile currently serves approximately 7.4 million subscribers.